Loading Page...

Is there a height restriction for cabin crew?

Each airline has their own flight attendant requirements: 4'11?-6'4” tall – Many airlines have more restrictive height requirements. Apply for a free height evaluation. Tattoos – flight attendant requirements for tattoos are different for each airline.



People Also Ask

Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.

MORE DETAILS

All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed.

MORE DETAILS

All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed.

MORE DETAILS

The average height for cabin crew is between 160cm and 190cm, with a 'reach' of 212 cm. The reach is very important as it proves that the cabin crew can reach and retrieve the emergency equipment onboard the aircraft.

MORE DETAILS

One of the most important physical requirements of a flight attendant is height. The most ideal height of cabin crew is between 5'2” (159cm) – 6'2? (189cm) and those that have a minimum arm reach of 6'9? (212 cm).

MORE DETAILS

Generally, a future cabin crew needs to be at least 157 cm tall.

MORE DETAILS

All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes.

MORE DETAILS

The height requirements for Flight Attendants varies across different airlines, but an average minimum height is around 157cm (5'2?) without shoes.

MORE DETAILS

Height requirements
Stewardesses must reach safety and emergency equipment if needed. As well, the Emirates cabin crew must reach the luggage of the passengers. For that reason, the airline requests, from both male and female candidates, at least 160 cm of height.

MORE DETAILS

Entry requirements for air cabin crew vary between airlines. However, the following are the general requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Arm reach of 210 cm when standing on tiptoes (depends on the airline) or minimum height of 156 cm.

MORE DETAILS

At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

MORE DETAILS

The minimum age requirement for flight attendants is 21. There are some airlines that are more lenient when it comes to age requirements, but they are typically regional or smaller carriers. For the major airlines, the average age limit for flight attendants is between 27 and 32 years old.

MORE DETAILS

Most airlines do not have minimum or maximum weight requirements either. Instead, they require that flight attendants' weights be proportional to their body type. Flight attendants must be able to sit comfortably in the jump seat and easily maneuver through the aisles of an airplane.

MORE DETAILS

Steps to Take to be a Flight Attendant
It's difficult and can take a long time. Airlines can take 3-6 months to get through the hiring process, that's if your resume makes it through the first cut. Intense Competition. We estimate there are 1 – 1.5 million flight attendant applications for 5,000 – 10,000 jobs.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, you can apply for being a cabin crew. They check that you're tall enough to reach the back of an overhead bin while standing on tip toes. Even though your reach is closely related to your height, the height you can reach to is more accurate for measuring your suitability to work inside the cabin.

MORE DETAILS

$33,000 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $46,000 is the 75th percentile.

MORE DETAILS

At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

MORE DETAILS